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December 29, 2021

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Education

Will N.J. schools go remote in January? Here’s what we know.

Several school districts have already announced they will switch to virtual classes after the holiday break.

By Kelly Heyboer | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Vashti Harris | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Police searching for missing Rutgers student

The 21-year-old student was last seen Dec. 24 in Piscataway.

By Matt Gray | For NJ.com

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Coronavirus

Rapid COVID tests are hard to come by. So why is there a shortage in N.J.?

I needed three COVID tests in the past two weeks. Are we testing too much, or should health officials have been better prepared?

By Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Essex

Newark mourns the passing of longtime activist, ‘The Street Doctor’

Newark is mourning the passing of Earl Best, the self-titled "Street Doctor" whose preached non-violence.

By Richard Cowen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Coronavirus

Shakespeare theater’s big Christmas show perseveres through COVID — and now an omicron wave

A vaccine card or a negative test is required for entry at most theaters. Booster shot proof may soon be as well.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant who was denied a car on the show gets an Audi Q3 as consolation prize

In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Audi decided to give a "Wheel of Fortune" contestant who suffered a brutal loss in the bonus round on a recent episode a second chance by giving her an Audi Q3.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Subscriber Exclusive

The 10 best albums of 2021, ranked

Live music mercifully returned in 2021, with artists touring on some sensational new albums

By Bobby Olivier | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Pro And College Sports

7 reasons the New Jersey Devils need a hockey dog, and why it should be my pup Ollie

If the Rangers and the Islanders both have their own dog, why can’t we?

By Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Eagles

Eagles roster moves: Ryan Kerrigan, Andre Dillard among 4 players activated from reserve/COVID-19 list

The Philadelphia Eagles received some reinforcements on both their offensive and defensive lines on Wednesday.

By Mike Kaye | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Jets

Jets’ Braxton Berrios receives award for standout performance in win over Jaguars

Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios pulled off his team’s first kickoff return touchdown in three years in Sunday’s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he was rewarded for it on Wednesday.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Baird, William L.A.

Retired Navy Command Master Chief, of Roseland William L.A. Baird, 80, of Roseland, N.J., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. A graveside service .....

Barry, John T.

Nutley Police Detective and Decorated Vietnam War Veteran John T. Barry, age 73, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2021, at his home in .....

Bucci, Brenda

On Friday, Dec. 24, 2021 Brenda Bucci of Springfield passed peacefully into Paradise. Brenda was born in Newark to Josephine and Vincent Bucci. A .....

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